isolate
|i/so/late|
B2
/ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/
set apart
Etymology
Etymology Information
'isolate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'insulatus,' where 'insula' meant 'island.'
Historical Evolution
'insulatus' transformed into the Italian word 'isolato,' and eventually became the modern English word 'isolate' through French.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make into an island,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to set apart or separate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that has been isolated.
The isolate was studied in the lab for its unique properties.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to set apart from others; to place in quarantine or seclusion.
The patient was isolated to prevent the spread of the disease.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35